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What is a pessary? You may not have heard of one before, but it's vital for women with uterine prolapse. Watch this to find out how a pessary works.

Transcript: A pessary is sort of like a brace or wrap you would wear for wobbly knee ligaments. It simply boosts...

A pessary is sort of like a brace or wrap you would wear for wobbly knee ligaments. It simply boosts your uterus back up and holds it there. Women have used them since biblical times, when they were made of smooth stone and potatoes. Thankfully, today's models are made of comfortable latex, plastic, or silicone. Pessaries are ideal for women with prolapse who are in between babies or when a woman simply doesn't have the time, money, or good health that surgery requires. If your doctor decides a pessary is right for you, she'll fit you right in her office. The best model is the one that you can insert and remove on your own, and it doesn't move around during any activity.